Patricia is a Senior Executive committed to advancing social justice and driving transformational change to improve the health, social well-being, and economic prosperity of vulnerable communities. With a career spanning over 18 years in executive leadership, Patricia has focused on creating trauma-informed, healing-centered, and accessible programs that are affirming and inclusive of intersectional and diverse populations. Her work is deeply rooted in racial equity and a strong understanding of the systemic barriers that prevent individuals and families from achieving well-being.

Throughout her career, Patricia has worked across sectors, including healthcare, behavioral health, community-based organizations, and human services. Prior to joining Hispanic Access, she served as Executive Director at Family HealthCare in Fargo, ND, and Outside In in Portland, OR. She has also held leadership roles such as VP of Programs at Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES) in St. Paul, MN; Deputy Director at Familias en Acción in Portland, OR; and COO at Native Health in Phoenix, AZ.
Patricia has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including the YWCA’s “2010 Woman of the Year in Advocating for Equality,” the “Latino Leadership Award for Woman of the Year” from Mujeres Unidas/Women United for outstanding community leadership, and the “Star Award” from the Dakota Medical Foundation for positively impacting the health of people in North Dakota.

Originally from Colombia, Patricia now lives in Chaska, Minnesota. She is a proud mother of two young adults, a pet parent to three senior dogs, and enjoys long morning walks, biking, yoga, and experimenting with new recipes alongside her husband.